Meet the Owner
Arianne Kinsella
CrossFit L3 Trainer
2025 Semifinal Qualifier
CrossFit & HYROX Classes
Located in Aurora, IL, we offer CrossFit and HYROX classes to help busy individuals improve health, build strength, and reach their fitness goals through expert coaching and functional workouts.
Our Coaches
![](javascript:showPopupFormatted("<table style=~SQ~width:100%~SQ~><td style=~SQ~line-height:130%~SQ~><h1 class=~SQ~mbig~SQ~>Christie</h1><br><div style=~SQ~float:left; padding:10px 20px 10px 0;~SQ~><img class=~SQ~roundmemimg~SQ~ src=~SQ~GYM_1682/member224362-2488.jpg~SQ~></div>Christie is ecstatic to be coaching again after a 5 year hiatus! A former college catcher, Christie struggled to find a sustainable way to keep fit and moving after graduating. After many seasons of recreational slowpitch softball, beach and indoor volleyball, and a short-lived injury-prone summer of distance running, a friend suggested she try CrossFit, and the rest, as they say, is history! She got her L1 in 2017 and her L2 in January of 2025. As a dedicated mom and wife with 25 years of teaching elementary school under her belt, she loves to lift heavy and help people push themselves to be stronger, fitter, and more confident than they ever dreamed they could be both in, and more importantly, outside the gym.</td></table>"))
![](javascript:showPopupFormatted("<table style=~SQ~width:100%~SQ~><td style=~SQ~line-height:130%~SQ~><h1 class=~SQ~mbig~SQ~>Compton</h1><br><div style=~SQ~float:left; padding:10px 20px 10px 0;~SQ~><img class=~SQ~roundmemimg~SQ~ src=~SQ~GYM_1682/member113083-3583.jpg~SQ~></div>CrossFit Level 1 Trainer <br>BLS/ACLS Certified <br> <br>I began my CrossFit journey in 2018 responding to a Facebook advertisement for a 6-week challenge and it has changed my life. I have always had a competitive nature having had an amateur athletic background in high school football, wrestling (for one year), as well as track. I was fortunate to have gone to West Aurora High School where athletics were paramount. As a consequence, I~SQ~ve participated in a course called athletic physical education for all 4 years of high school where power lifting and Olympic weight training were the premise of our PE classes as opposed to the regular gym classes. Things fell off while I went through undergrad and graduate school for healthcare and I discovered CrossFit at an integral period of my life. Despite consistent workouts, my nutrition was not the greatest and I believe my weight at my heaviest was 327 lbs. Discovering CrossFit reignited my competitive fervor having had an athletic background and it also enforces my genuine desire for maintaining a fit lifestyle. I found the CrossFit methodology to be supreme to maintain health and fitness. I enjoy tracking my workouts to ensure that I progressively overload and improve my physical fitness whether it is more weight on the bar or improved times from repeated HERO and benchmark workouts. After practicing CrossFit for 7 years, I~SQ~ve decided to pursue coaching as a new challenge to help facilitate others in navigating their fitness journey and attaining the fitness goals that athletes have set for themselves.</td></table>"))
![](javascript:showPopupFormatted("<table style=~SQ~width:100%~SQ~><td style=~SQ~line-height:130%~SQ~><h1 class=~SQ~mbig~SQ~>Erach</h1><br><div style=~SQ~float:left; padding:10px 20px 10px 0;~SQ~><img class=~SQ~roundmemimg~SQ~ src=~SQ~GYM_1682/member205316-9234.jpg~SQ~></div>CrossFit Level 1 Trainer | Former D-III Collegiate Swimmer | Reformed Globo gym Funder <br> <br>A couple of years ago, I walked into CrossFit Mischief ~SQ~just to try it.~SQ~ I was instantly hooked. The combination of intensity, community, and functional fitness was what had been missing. It turns out that you get way more fit doing burpees than paying for a globo gym membership that you never use. <br> <br>From that moment on, I~SQ~ve thrown myself into CrossFit WODs with the same energy and enthusiasm once reserved for 5 a.m. swim practice, trading my cap for barbells, chalk, and much more yelling (encouraging yelling, naturally). <br> <br>As a coach, I offer a unique blend of athletic experience, coaching enthusiasm, and a healthy sense of humor to the gym floor. If you’re chasing a new PR, learning a new movement skill or just trying to remember how to breathe during a WOD, I~SQ~m here to guide, motivate, and occasionally entertain—with a coaching style that’s supportive, technical, and just the right amount of sarcastic.</td></table>"))
![](javascript:showPopupFormatted("<table style=~SQ~width:100%~SQ~><td style=~SQ~line-height:130%~SQ~><h1 class=~SQ~mbig~SQ~>Jake</h1><br><div style=~SQ~float:left; padding:10px 20px 10px 0;~SQ~><img class=~SQ~roundmemimg~SQ~ src=~SQ~GYM_1682/member163570-2504.jpg~SQ~></div>I first discovered CrossFit in Spring of 2021. At that time, I was set on playing football next season and I needed to get into better shape. I always was strong for my size as I would lift at my house, but I never reached a good physique. As I kept training, I realized CrossFit not only helped my strength but also furthered my cardio, speed, flexibility, and much more. I came to the conclusion that football was not in my future (as I~SQ~m about 5~SQ~8 and 155 lbs). So, I decided to stick with CrossFit. I~SQ~m over 3 years in and I~SQ~m in the best shape of my life at only 19 years old. I know with being a coach it~SQ~ll make me push myself harder every week. I can~SQ~t wait to see where my physical journey goes, and I can~SQ~t wait to help others around me. I love to joke around and have fun with the community and I~SQ~m super excited to talk with a bunch of new people during my classes. CrossFit has taught me how to be ~SQ~comfortable with the uncomfortable~SQ~. <br> <br>Other than working out, I absolutely love football (sadly I~SQ~m a bears fan), movies, tv shows, playing cards/videogames, fishing, and spending time with family.</td></table>"))
![](javascript:showPopupFormatted("<table style=~SQ~width:100%~SQ~><td style=~SQ~line-height:130%~SQ~><h1 class=~SQ~mbig~SQ~>Tobias</h1><br><div style=~SQ~float:left; padding:10px 20px 10px 0;~SQ~><img class=~SQ~roundmemimg~SQ~ src=~SQ~GYM_1682/member211497-6389.jpg~SQ~></div>CCFT, CrossFit Level 3 Trainer <br>Precision Nutrition - Level 1 Trainer <br>CPR/AED Certified <br> <br>I discovered CrossFit in 2013 when my wife had the CrossFit Games on the TV. Having been a personal trainer, I Had heard of CrossFit, but never really paid much attention to it. During that Games, one of the events was the “Burden Run”, and after watching these athletes complete such a daunting workout, I decided that I wanted to be capable of it. <br> <br>Funnily enough, I didn’t grow up playing sports or being competitive in any way. When I got to college, I started to work out by following traditional bodybuilding-style programs that ran 8-12 weeks. Every time I began a new program, I would get bored in the first few weeks and start researching some changes to make. After seeking out CrossFit in 2014 I put on muscle, became much stronger, and actually began feeling less joint pain and issues that I had from muscular imbalances. It just worked for me. <br> <br>I truly believe that CrossFit methodology can and does work for everyone, and leads people to a mindset of focusing on their performance over a number on the scale. That same year, I took the plunge and got my L1, started coaching, and never looked back. I got my L2 the following year, and then passed my L3 exam in 2019. I love coaching people to find their best selves and live their best lives by showing them that they are capable of things they may have never thought possible.</td></table>"))
![](javascript:showPopupFormatted("<table style=~SQ~width:100%~SQ~><td style=~SQ~line-height:130%~SQ~><h1 class=~SQ~mbig~SQ~>Arianne</h1><br><div style=~SQ~float:left; padding:10px 20px 10px 0;~SQ~><img class=~SQ~roundmemimg~SQ~ src=~SQ~GYM_1682/member90142-3257.jpg~SQ~></div>Owner <br>Certified CrossFit Level 3 Trainer <br>2025 Age Group Semifinal Qualifier <br>USAW Level 1 <br>CrossFit Endurance <br>Spot the Flaw Course <br>Scaling Course <br>CPR/AED <br> <br>From a young age, I’ve been a competitor, always striving for excellence—whether on the sports field or at the game table. Sports like softball, gymnastics, horseback riding, and track fueled my drive to push boundaries and achieve more. <br> <br>Even through college and beyond, my love for fitness never faded. But traditional gym routines left me uninspired—until my husband encouraged me to try CrossFit. What started as a leap of faith turned into a life-changing passion. <br> <br>Despite initial nerves, I embraced the challenge. The intensity, variety, and community of CrossFit reignited my motivation and pushed me to grow both as an athlete and as a coach. I went on to earn my CrossFit Level 3 Trainer certification, USAW Level 1, CrossFit Endurance, and CPR/AED certifications. <br> <br>Now, as a gym owner, wife, and mother, I know how important it is to make fitness a consistent priority. It~SQ~s not just about personal goals—it~SQ~s about setting the example for others balancing busy lives. <br> <br>At CrossFit Mischief, I’m proud to lead a community that proves every day how strong, capable, and resilient we can be when we show up for ourselves.</td></table>"))
![](javascript:showPopupFormatted("<table style=~SQ~width:100%~SQ~><td style=~SQ~line-height:130%~SQ~><h1 class=~SQ~mbig~SQ~>Tom</h1><br><div style=~SQ~float:left; padding:10px 20px 10px 0;~SQ~><img class=~SQ~roundmemimg~SQ~ src=~SQ~GYM_1682/member90159-6989.jpg~SQ~></div>Level 1 <br>Doctor of Chiropractic <br>CPR/AED <br> <br>At a young age Dr. Tom was exposed to health and wellness through sports. He was a football player and volleyball All-American throughout high school and was a 4-year collegiate swimmer, earning All-American status again. Dr. Tom always felt a strong drive to be part of the health care field. As an avid triathlete, swimmer, active CrossFit athlete since 2008, and league sports member he observed and experienced numerous injuries, ultimately understanding that preventative care is the best method to avoid future health issues. These experiences made Dr. Tom realize the important role that CrossFit has in people’s everyday lives and the benefits it has. <br> <br>Dr. Tom graduated as a Chiropractor in April 2013 from National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, IL. He graduated with a keen understanding of human anatomy, kinesiology and a strong grasp on how the body works as a whole. He helps his patients and members manage and improve their conditions by making sure they understand proper mechanics. Dr. Tom was born and raised in Downers Grove, IL. He enjoys any type of physical activity. His appreciation for the outdoors further drives him to be active and stay fit.</td></table>"))
![](javascript:showPopupFormatted("<table style=~SQ~width:100%~SQ~><td style=~SQ~line-height:130%~SQ~><h1 class=~SQ~mbig~SQ~>Ashley</h1><br><div style=~SQ~float:left; padding:10px 20px 10px 0;~SQ~><img class=~SQ~roundmemimg~SQ~ src=~SQ~GYM_1682/member90160-6215.jpg~SQ~></div>Being active has always been a huge part of my lifestyle. After trying soccer, baseball, & believe it or not, basketball, I learned at a young age that playing sports was not my jam. However, I found my love for competition and teamwork through dance. That is where I discovered my competitive drive. <br>I danced from when I was 3 all the way through college at ISU. Once I graduated, I knew I had to figure out my next step. While staying active has always been a priority, going to the gym with Pinterest workouts just wasn’t cutting it. When my dad suggested CrossFit, I instantly fell in love with learning new & challenging skills while racing against the clock to complete a workout. When I started CrossFit in 2015, I found it to be the best of both worlds - I am able to stay fit while competing against myself & others. My motivation comes from being in class with others, where we can cheer each other on & push each other to be stronger each day. <br> <br>I love encouraging others to achieve their individual goals and exceed what they thought was possible!</td></table>"))
![](javascript:showPopupFormatted("<table style=~SQ~width:100%~SQ~><td style=~SQ~line-height:130%~SQ~><h1 class=~SQ~mbig~SQ~>Alejandro</h1><br><div style=~SQ~float:left; padding:10px 20px 10px 0;~SQ~><img class=~SQ~roundmemimg~SQ~ src=~SQ~GYM_1682/member97811-2930R.jpg~SQ~></div>Summary of Alex’s Health & Fitness Journey <br> <br>Middle School & High School <br>- Played soccer & wrestled <br>- Ankle, shoulder and lower back injury around this time <br> <br>Post High School and Early 20’s <br>- Personal Fitness Trainer, LA Fitness <br>- Nutritional Advisor, Vitamin World <br> <br>Late 20’s and Early 30’s <br>- Became a CrossFit athlete <br>- Went through a big weight loss journey <br>- Adopted a whole food vegan diet <br>- Ran several Spartan races <br>- Middle back injury <br>- Started practicing yoga and more advanced stretching <br>- Started practicing breath work <br>- Graduated from Health & Life Coaching school <br>- Major progress in spirituality <br>- Started doing lots of volunteer work in independent politics to help end chronic disease and heal the divide <br>- Became a Crossfit Level 1 Coach <br> <br>All in all, it’s been quite a journey. I’m passionate about sharing all of my hard experience in health in fitness from over a decade and condensing it into weeks or months to allow people to benefit in an easier and simpler way. I enjoy making fitness fun and I love seeing people become the best unique version of themselves. Much gratitude and much love 🙏🏼 💚 💫.</td></table>"))
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